2027 Best Astrophysics Schools in the The Plains States Region
Astrophysics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools to find the best for astrophysics students.
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Best Schools for Astrophysics in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall astrophysics education in the The Plains States Region.
Top Schools in Astrophysics
No school ranked higher than University Of Minnesota Twin Cities this year for astrophysics. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 29 astrophysics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, astrophysics degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $56,395. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1 school evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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